Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on the human factor in cybersecurity, including behavior, decision-making, and organizational culture
- Designed for CISOs, security leaders, risk managers, HR and compliance professionals, and executives
- Covers security culture, social engineering, AI-enabled threats, disinformation, and stress management
- Features contributions from psychologists, neuroscientists, journalists, ethical hackers, and technology leaders
- In-person format with multiple stages, breakout rooms, and over 20 sessions
About Signal Cologne 2026
Signal Cologne 2026, formerly known as the Human Firewall Conference, is SoSafe’s flagship event dedicated to human-centric cybersecurity. The conference brings together security leaders, practitioners, and experts to examine how human behavior and organizational culture influence security outcomes. Held in Cologne, the event features keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions across multiple stages and breakout rooms, with more than 20 sessions scheduled.
Core Topics and Disciplines
Sessions address security culture development, human behavior under pressure, resilience building, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. The program also explores social engineering tactics, AI-enabled threats, and disinformation. Contributors include psychologists, neuroscientists, journalists, ethical hackers, and technology leaders, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of human-centric security challenges.
Challenges Addressed
The event targets organizations seeking to reduce risk from human error, build effective security cultures, and improve resilience to evolving cyber threats. It also addresses stress management and burnout among security professionals working in high-pressure roles, recognizing that technical controls alone cannot mitigate human-related vulnerabilities.
Who Should Attend
Signal Cologne 2026 is relevant for CISOs, IT and security practitioners, risk managers, HR and compliance professionals, and executives responsible for security awareness and culture. Attendees from organizations of all sizes and industries will find value in the frameworks and peer experiences shared throughout the program.